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Alexander Landa is the Co-founder and CEO of Akiva, an AI-driven immersive learning platform that helps neurodivergent individuals build skills through engaging virtual reality lessons. Driven by his experience as a father navigating special education challenges, he founded Akiva to help families, clinicians, and educators foster meaningful progress. With over 25 years of leadership in software and tech startups, Alexander brings deep expertise in building and scaling innovative products. Under his leadership, Akiva continues expanding access to inclusive, science-backed learning experiences that empower users to thrive.  In this episode… Immersive technology is changing the way people learn, connect, and grow — especially for those who experience the world differently. From virtual reality classrooms to AI-powered skill development, new tools are opening doors for more inclusive education. Could immersive learning be the key to helping neurodivergent learners thrive with greater confidence and independence? Alexander Landa, a longtime enterprise software leader and immersive learning innovator, believes it can. He explains that combining virtual reality with artificial intelligence creates a more supportive and engaging environment for individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurodivergent conditions. He highlights how Akiva's platform personalizes learning through recommendation models and progress prediction, giving families and educators clearer insight into development. This approach helps learners build essential life and communication skills in a way that feels natural and empowering. He also shares why accessibility and dignity are central to the mission. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz speaks with Alexander Landa, Co-founder and CEO of Akiva, to discuss immersive learning for neurodivergent learners. They explore how VR and AI support autism education, why Meta Quest is a powerful delivery tool, and the SPACE framework behind Akiva's approach. Alexander also shares his favorite resources and business-building lessons.

Looking to unwind and drift into deep sleep? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for a sleepy adventure that begins in the hush of winter, before following Otto down the Path of Time into a warm Madagascan rainforest. This is Part 83 of The Falls series, but as always, you can settle in anywhere and feel right at home. Love Night Falls?

What if the bold prayers you've been thinking about are the very ones God is waiting to hear? This weekend, we're not just talking about prayer — we're doing it. You'll be guided through a real, raw, and powerful prayer experience. One that helps you bring your biggest hopes, fears, and faith straight to God.Grab a pen. Find a quiet spot. And let's lean in.

On this episode Ray is going vanilla, Michael is Immersive and Pure and Victor has a bunch of things he's playing. Thanks for listening to this episode from ASAPodcasting.  If you have a moment please consider leaving a review on iTunes.   http://www.asapodcasting.com/#/skyrim/The Butcher, Baker and Candle Maker in Spaaace: A No Man's Sky podcast: https://anchor.fm/butcher-bakerThe Fallout Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/138919.rssVault Talk: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asapodcasting  CONTACT: askyrimaddictpodcast@gmail.com Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/cVSN65jFor Merchandise please visit the Tragically Optimistic store here:https://optimistic.threadless.com/collections/asapodcasting-showsPatreon Patreon.com/asapodcasting A big thanks to the UESP, Elder Scrolls Wiki and Imperial Library for their incredible resources.  Until next time… 

In this episode Ashea chats with mixing royalty Andrew Scheps ,where they delve into all things Immersive and Spatial, with practical, real world tips and tricks on the art of the mix, future technology, how not to be a 'dick' and other secrets to success, and a very pertinent question, where is the industry currently heading? About Our Guest: Andrew Scheps is an American mix engineer, recording engineer, record producer, and record label owner based in Los Angeles and the United Kingdom. He has received Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album for his work on Red Hot Chili Peppers' Stadium Arcadium, Album of the Year for Adele's 21, and Best Reggae Album for Ziggy Marley's Fly Rasta.[2]About Our Host: Ashea is a platinum selling songwriter,  music producer & audio engineer. Credits & Placements Include… Alan Walker, Holy Goof, TS7,, MER, Sony Music, 2Tone Records.

Two weeks before his 40th birthday, Jeff Cummins contracted shingles - and it took most of the hearing in his right ear. With young daughters at home whose voices he could no longer hear, he became a hearing aid user. A decade later, that experience led him to co-found a company changing how hearing aids are sold.In this episode, Jeff Cummins joins us to share how Immersive Hearing Technologies is using VR to let patients experience hearing aids in real-world environments before they buy - replacing the brochures and guesswork that have defined the industry for decades.The conversation traces Jeff's 25-year career through startups (including scaling Keys Express from $15M to $70M in revenue), a near-miss with NIH-funded cardiac technology, and the path to landing a deal with Sonova - the world's largest hearing aid manufacturer - now deploying Immersive's system across Western Europe. Jeff also shares hard-won lessons on positioning pain over innovation and why Kentucky's startup resources are among the best in the country for early-stage founders.Hosted by Logan JonesMiddle Tech is proudly supported by:KY Innovation → kyinnovation.comAwesome Inc → awesomeinc.org

What really happens inside an organization when a cyber incident hits and the neat incident response plan starts to fall apart? That question sat at the heart of my return conversation with Max Vetter, VP of Cyber at Immersive. It has been a big year for breaches, public fallout, and eye-watering financial losses, and this episode goes beyond headlines to examine what cyber crisis management actually looks like when pressure, uncertainty, and human behavior collide. Max brings a rare perspective shaped by years in law enforcement, intelligence work, and hands-on cyber defense, and he is refreshingly honest about where most organizations are still unprepared. We talked about why written incident response plans tend to fail at the exact moment they are needed most. Cyber incidents are chaotic, emotional, and non-linear, yet many plans assume calm decision-making and perfect coordination. Max explains why success or failure is often defined by the response rather than the initial breach itself, and why leadership, communication, and judgment matter just as much as technical skill. Real-world examples from major incidents highlight how competing pressures quickly emerge, whether to contain or keep systems running, whether to pay a ransom or risk prolonged downtime, and how every option comes with consequences. One idea that really stood out is Max's belief that resilience is revealed, not documented. Compliance and audits may tick boxes, but they rarely expose how teams behave under stress. We explored why organizations that rely on annual tabletop exercises often develop a false sense of confidence, and how that confidence can become dangerous when decisions are made quickly and publicly. Max shared why the best-performing teams are often the ones that feel less certain in the moment, because they question assumptions and adapt faster. We also dug into the growing role of crisis simulations and micro-drills. Rather than rehearsing a single scenario once a year, Immersive focuses on repeated, realistic practice that builds muscle memory across technical teams, executives, legal, and communications. The goal is not to predict the exact attack, but to train people to think clearly, collaborate across functions, and make defensible decisions when there are no good options. That preparation becomes even more important as cyber incidents increasingly spill into supply chains, manufacturing, and the physical world. As public scrutiny rises and consumer-led legal action becomes more common after breaches, reputation and response speed now sit alongside forensics and recovery as business-critical concerns. This episode is a candid look at why cyber crisis readiness is a discipline, not a document, and why assuming you will cope when the moment arrives is a risky bet. So if resilience only truly shows itself when everything is on the line, how confident are you that your organization would perform when the pressure is real and the clock is ticking? Useful Links Connect with Max Vetter on Linkedin Learn more about Immersive Labs Follow on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Thanks to our sponsors, Alcor, for supporting the show.

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.Everyday beauty, captured outdoorsPainter Adam Swanson of Cloquet recommends seeing the work of painter Matt Kania at Duluth Pottery, on view now through February. The exhibit “From There to Here” features Kania's plein air paintings. There is an artist reception tonight from 5 to 7 p.m.Swanson says Kania is a prolific artist who takes the time to notice — and paint — both landscapes and scenes of everyday life.Dance meets scienceRachel Doran is co-director of Hothouse, a dance arts space in Northeast Minneapolis. She can't wait to see Black Label Movement's show “Rules of Life,” which combines dance with findings from cancer research.Performances are Jan. 16 and 17 — Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. — at the Barbara Barker Center for Dance in Minneapolis. Please note: this 45-minute show seats audience members in pods for an immersive and up-close experience of the dance; no late-comers will be seated.Rachel says: Black Label Movement, a local contemporary dance company helmed by Carl Flink. They are premiering a new work, “Rules of Life,” on Jan. 16-17, which has been in development for years, through Carl's collaboration with cancer researchers David Odde and Paolo Provenzano. BL's work is physical-to-the-max, impressively so, pushing limits of what the dancing body can do, and what dancers can do together. I can't wait to see this culmination of research and output come together on stage.— Rachel DoranA fusion of West African and Celtic musicSpoken word artist Ibrahima Kaba, known as IBé, of Robbinsdale loves the West African–Celtic blend of the musical group Canadh Croí, which means “singing of the heart” in Irish Gaelic and is pronounced “Conna Cree,” just like Conakry, the capital of Guinea (and hometown of drummers Fodé and Sana Bangoura).The Twin Cities group combines West African rhythms with Irish and Scottish melodies. Their debut album is called “Badenya,” which is Mandinka for a family relationship that encompasses extended family. There is an album release concert Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Celtic Junction Art Center in St. Paul.Ibrahima says: There is something nostalgic about the sound, how it both transport and transfixes. It both reminds me of the Guinean ceremonies and celebrations, and the feeling I get when I see pictures and videos of the Irish countryside. I think a blending of music tradition gives a result that's truly more than the sum of its parts. When I listen to Canadh Croí, they don't only take me to Guinea and the Ireland I imagine, but also a place totally different, new and refreshing, a place that I believe is as American as the Statue of Liberty. This is especially important to remember and celebrate in today's immigration climate, that one of the amazing and beautiful things about America is the opportunity it gives to bring together seemingly different cultures, to create something new, fresh and totally wonderful.— Ibrahima Kaba (IBé)

When scenes move faster than structures can hold, what makes an independent dance label a twenty-year outlier?Co-founder of Mobilee Records, Ralf Kollmann reflects on two decades at the heart of electronic music, navigating seismic shifts in technology, culture, and the economics of independent labels. Recorded in Berlin during Mobilee's 20th anniversary year, this conversation traces a long view from the dancefloor, from collective beginnings with Anja Schneider, and genre-fluid curation, to the pressures facing labels and artists today.With characteristic honesty, Ralf explores what has changed, what has endured, and why patience, timing, and restraint have become radical tools in an industry increasingly driven by volume, visibility, and constant output. It's a conversation about longevity over momentum, intuition over noise, and building structures that can survive more than a moment.“Survival isn't about chasing trends. It's about knowing when to move, and when to pause.” - Ralf KollmannJoin us as we explore:✅ What it takes to sustain an independent label across 20 years✅ Why collectives form, evolve, and sometimes dissolve✅ Timing, trust, and the human side of A&R decisions✅ The pressure of constant output in the streaming era✅ Revisiting the catalogue over chasing the next release✅ Immersive audio, Dolby Atmos, and the question of adoption➤ Follow us at:⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ @missionmakers⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ @dj.n1nja⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠ @dj_n1nja⁠⁠Soundcloud:⁠⁠ @dj-ninja⁠➤ Credits:Music: Mission Makers - N1NJA (Unreleased)Producer: Farah Nanji➤ For show notes + more on our host visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mission-makers.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dj-ninja.com/⁠⁠

SmashSwing Immersive Golf is a next-generation golf entertainment and simulation system that blends sports, gaming, and social play into an immersive experience. Unlike traditional single-player simulators, SmashSwing offers large-format, multiplayer environments where multiple players can hit at the same time into giant projected screens with dynamic, interactive content for golfers and non-golfers alike. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, we dive into TJ's vision for SmashSwing and the technology powering it, along with their growth plans for the new year. TJ also compares SmashSwing to other golf entertainment venues like Topgolf. We get into the details club leaders really want to know, including what the hitting surface feels like, the size of the screens, what it costs to bring SmashSwing to your club, and what the installation process looks like from start to finish. This was an eye-opening conversation, and I'm honored to have TJ on the show. Let's tee off.

What if the friction stopping crypto adoption is the same fear that kept 62% of US adults from making their first online purchase until the pandemic forced them? From Bitcoin at $2 to NFTs that people still don't understand, the pattern repeats: revolutionary technology stumbles not on innovation, but on trust and usability.This encore episode (originally published in April 2024 and our #1 most downloaded episode of the year) brings back Jean-Louis Hé, Director of Digital and E-Commerce at Yves Saint Laurent Beauty. Join hosts Chuck Moxley and Nick Paladino as they reflect on how quickly technology moves, blockchain was the emerging tech buzz in 2024, now AI dominates every conversation.Jean-Louis shares his journey from wanting to be an architect to shaping digital experiences, explaining how his family's Chinese restaurant in Paris taught him the importance of human connection that now informs his work bridging physical retail with digital innovation. He reveals YSL's Web3 experiments with Beauty Blocks NFTs designed to transform one-way brand communication into participatory community building, drawing parallels to Nike's success letting customers co-design shoes. We tackle the massive friction barriers in crypto (MetaMask wallets, scam airdrops, ledger codes, obscure coin exchanges), explore why connected mirrors and QR codes still matter in stores, and examine how gaming revolutionized technology infrastructure that business now benefits from. Jean-Louis argues the biggest misconception about frictionless digital experiences is thinking you only need to optimize the digital interface, when the real work is crafting a cohesive story across the entire consumer journey.Key Actionable Takeaways:Design for the complete journey, not just digital touchpoints - A beautiful website won't succeed if it's disconnected from physical stores, marketplace channels, and brand values across the customer experienceBuild two-way participation instead of one-way communication - Enable consumers to co-create through challenges, exclusive access, and design input rather than passively consuming brand messagesRecognize adoption friction mirrors historical technology fears - The same resistance to online credit cards 15 years ago now appears with crypto wallets; reduce friction by simplifying onboarding and building trust through educationWant more tips and strategies about creating frictionless digital experiences? Subscribe to our newsletter! https://www.thefrictionlessexperience.com/frictionless/Download the Five Step Site Speed Target Playbook: http://bluetriangle.com/playbookJean-Louis's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanlouishe/ Nick Paladino's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/npaladino Chuck Moxley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckmoxley/Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:00) Blockchain vs AI adoption(02:30) Jean-Louis's origin story(06:00) Architecture meets UX(08:00) PowerPoint wireframes era(10:00) Growing up in analog retail(11:30) Connected retail tools(13:00) McDonald's efficiency principles(14:00) Digital apron concept(15:00) Selling fragrance online(16:00) Brain signal scent tech(18:00) Beyond screen interfaces(19:30) Crypto and NFT curiosity(21:00) Web3 and user control(23:47) Bitcoin at $2 regrets(26:00) YSL Beauty Blocks launch(27:00) Nike's community building(29:00) Crypto wallet friction(31:30) Early e-commerce parallels(32:00) Buying obscure coins(34:00) Twitter crypto scams(35:30) Pandemic online shopping(37:45) Biggest misconception(40:00) Human connection matters(41:00) The phygital world(42:00) Immersive web evolution(44:00) Gaming drives innovation(45:30) Roblox brand strategy(47:00) Digital ownership economics(48:00) Conclusion

IMMERSIVE – Bhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan – Hiking to Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) EPICIn this immersive, audio-only episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I take you with me as I hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) in Bhutan — one of the most iconic and spiritual hikes in the world.This episode starts early in the morning in Paro, with pre-hike nerves, breakfast, and my first distant glimpse of Tiger's Nest clinging to the mountainside. From there, we journey to the trailhead and begin the steady uphill climb through pine forests, open valleys, and sweeping mountain views.As I hike, I share real-time reactions, heavy breathing, and honest reflections as the monastery slowly reveals itself through the trees. About halfway up, I stop at the famous café for a much-needed coffee — and the first truly jaw-dropping view of Tiger's Nest sitting impossibly in the distance, tucked into the mountains.From there, the trail continues toward the most iconic viewpoints on the hike, where the scale of the monastery really sinks in. I take you to the famous photo spots before descending hundreds of steps, crossing bridges and waterfalls, and finally entering the temple itself.Inside Tiger's Nest, there are no cameras — only flickering butter lamps, chanting monks, incense in the air, and a deep sense of stillness. I reflect on what it felt like to experience the monastery without distractions, and why this hike is considered one of the most unforgettable experiences in Bhutan.The episode finishes with the walk back down to the parking lot, lunch in Paro, practical hiking tips, and reflections on why Tiger's Nest isn't just something you visit — it's something you feel.This episode is part of my Bhutan Series, recorded while travelling with Breathe Bhutan, a locally owned tour company creating immersive, meaningful journeys across Bhutan.If you've ever wondered what it's really like to hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery, this episode is for you.

Cybercrime Magazine deep dives into cyber ranges with thought leaders Lauri Almann, co-founder and Chairman of the Board, and Daz Preuss, COO, at CybExer, providers of Immersive testing and training environments that improve your cybersecurity skills, build your cyber resilience, and reinforce your defences. This episode is brought to you by CybExer. Learn more about our sponsor at https://cybexer.com

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Producer, Mixer & Mastering Engineer Justin Gray. Based in Toronto, Canada, Justin has worked on projects for Snoop Dogg, Brandy, Nicky Youre, Mother Mother, Arkells, Jamie Fine, Lola Brooke, Upsahl, and The Sheepdogs.In this conversation, Justin Gray discusses his album 'Immersed', exploring the creative process, technical aspects of immersive audio, and the importance of community and collaboration in music production. He shares insights on funding, marketing strategies, and the role of social media in promoting his work. The discussion also touches on the challenges of balancing family life with artistic pursuits and the significance of believing in oneself as an artist.In This Episode, We Discuss:Innovative immersive audioEarly surround experimentsCommunity-driven collaborationCanadian arts fundingValue of physical mediaSocial media promotionImpact of recognitionBalancing family supportBelief in the workEngineer and ArtistLinks and Show Notes:Justin's Site Links to all streaming PlatformsBand CampImmersive Audio AlbumJustin on WCA #451Matt's Rant: Forming Your Own BubbleCredits:Guest: Justin GrayHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith

Richard LindbergFounder & CEOOne Planet Journeyhttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/richard-lindberg/Guest BioRichard is a serial entrepreneur and proven change-maker, leveraging 15+ years of leadership in sustainable finance and tourism for innovative solutions in the travel industry. As the founder of One Planet Journey, the authority on deep travel, he helps brands and destinations future-proof their operations by connecting them with the high-value, conscious traveller.His mission is to make deep travel experiences the norm. He believes in an industry where authenticity, personalisation, sustainability, immersion, and exclusivity define successful hospitality and travel.Show SummaryIn this episode, Richard Lindberg, founder and CEO of One Planet Journey, discusses the philosophy of meaningful travel, emphasizing the importance of understanding the purpose behind travel experiences. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges faced during the pandemic, and the birth of his travel platform. Richard provides insights on how to immerse oneself in local cultures, navigate negative perceptions of travel, and the role of AI in travel writing. He also reflects on the joys and challenges of traveling with a partner and encourages listeners to embrace deep travel for a more enriching experience.Key Takeaways✓ One Planet Journey redefines travel by focusing on meaning and intentionality.✓ Travelers often begin in a “dreaming” phase — looking for emotional connection and inspiration.✓ Immersive travel requires curiosity, openness, and deliberate choices.✓ Online negativity and reviews can distort public perceptions of destinations.✓ AI can be a helpful tool in research, but authentic human storytelling remains vital.✓ Navigating travel with a partner takes communication, compromise, and shared goals.✓ Off-season travel offers more authentic, less commercialized cultural experiences.✓ Deep travel encourages self-discovery and fosters lasting cultural connections.✓ The travel industry is shifting toward values-based, sustainable practices.✓ Engaging with locals creates more impactful and memorable journeys. Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.

In this episode of Half Hour, we unpack Masquerade, the immersive revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera now running in New York City. We break down the concept of the experience, how the story is structured and guided through multiple spaces, and the way the production uses intimacy to bring audiences inside the Paris Opera House. We discuss the interaction between cast and audience, from guided movement through the building to moments of direct engagement with performers, as well as the sound, orchestrations, and how the familiar score lands in this new format. We also examine Diane Paulus's direction, the scenic and lighting design by Scott Pask and Ben Stanton, Emilio Sosa's costumes, and the special effects that define this large-scale immersive environment. The conversation highlights individual performances by company members such as Clay Singer, Riley Noland, Betsy Morgan, Francisco Javier González, and Tia Karaplis, while reflecting on our experience navigating the show and what this staging suggests about the production's future.  Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Share your thoughts on this production in the comments on Spotify, and let us know what you would like us to cover next. If you enjoy these post-show conversations, follow Half Hour and leave a rating and review so more theater lovers can find the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last month, during Mickey-Jo's most recent trip to New York City, he finally experienced Masquerade, the Off-Broadway promenade production inspired by Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera.The show, which welcomes masked audience members in groups to a series of strikingly styled rooms, tells the story of The Phantom and Christine in an intimate, mysterious setting.Check out what Mickey-Jo thought of the show, including breathtaking highlights and some frustrating shortcomings as well as a spoiler free audience guide to help attendees manage expectations before they visit...•00:00 | introduction03:45 | description / overview08:55 | audience advice16:06 | review (light spoilers)24:40 | highlights (spoilers)34:09 | shortcomings (spoilers)43:26 | conclusionAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of The Corner of Story and Game, we sit down with David Gallaher to talk about Creatures and Cocktails, an immersive Dungeons and Dragons experience built to feel welcoming, premium, and deeply communal. David shares how his background across games and comics shaped the way he thinks about “ramp up,” onboarding, and reducing lore overload so new players can jump in without feeling lost.Together, we explore what changes when D and D becomes a live, hosted experience. How you design for comfort and confidence, how you fight choice paralysis, and why the real goal is not telling people a story, but helping a table build a shared one. If you care about narrative design, live play, or building experiences that make people feel seen, this conversation has a lot to steal.Topics Include:Creating a strong “on ramp” for new players without dumping loreDesigning immersive tabletop experiences that feel premiumReducing choice paralysis while preserving player agencyBuilding community rules and values that protect the tableWhy shared authorship creates ownership and deeper play

Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone is an anomaly. Instead of coding, she spent her twenties getting a PhD in economics. She quietly rose through the ranks in Silicon Valley and is now responsible for leading Netflix's technology push towards live programming. In this candid conversation, Stone discusses the value of failure, the power behind genuine curiosity, and why she can't pick her favorite Love is Blind couple.-Join WIRED's best and brightest on Uncanny Valley as they dissect the collision of tech, politics, finance, and business, from Alexis Ohanian's newest tech venture to the effects of inaccurate information from artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on social protests. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Step into the recording booth with the Dungeon Crawlers crew as we welcome master sound engineer Jordan Rannells to the show! In this episode, we explore the "sound wizardry" behind the scenes of your favorite stories. Jordan dives deep into the technical magic he uses to transform standard audiobooks into rich, cinematic experiences. From crafting atmospheric soundscapes to the precision of high-level audio production, we discuss how he brings a unique brand of enchantment to the spoken word and beyond. Whether you're an aspiring audiophile or a lover of immersive storytelling, you won't want to miss this peek behind the curtain of professional audio alchemy.

Scott Bryan and Rhianna Dhillon join Tom Sutcliffe to discuss sports drama Marty Supreme which stars Timothée Chalamet as a table tennis hustler who dreams of becoming a world champion in 1950s New York. They also discuss Stephen Sondheim's fairytale production Into the Woods which is at London's Bridge Theatre. Plus they review Sentimental Value – Joachim Trier's film which stars Stellan Skarsgård as a film director trying to mend his family through the camera. Finally, classicist and writer Natalie Haynes gives her verdict on the growing trend for Immersive Exhibitions about the Ancient World. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Claire Bartleet

Episode summaryIf you've ever wished your fundraiser felt less like a hotel ballroom and more like an immersive, memorable experience, this episode is for you. Jeff Porter sits down with Nezhdeh Parsanj, co-owner of Opus Event Rentals, to talk about how thoughtful design, specialty rentals, creative lighting, and intentional photo moments can reshape any event—no matter the venue.With 20 years in the industry, Nezhdeh shares how Opus uses elements like glass pool covers, uneven rooftop builds, LED sponsor walls, curated florals, and mission-driven décor to help nonprofits deepen guest engagement and create unforgettable environments. He also offers practical advice for organizations working with limited budgets: focus on one or two meaningful experiences rather than upgrading everything.Who this episode is forNonprofit leaders, development directors, event planners, and anyone looking to elevate the guest experience, increase engagement, and rethink what's possible with their event spaces.In this episode (highlights)How Opus creates specialty rentals beyond tables and chairs, including flooring, glass pool covers, LED cubes, and branded décorWhy unique spaces (like backyards or rooftops) can outperform traditional ballrooms for guest engagementThe power of photo moments—and how they can tie directly into post-event donor follow-upHow to balance creative vision, brand alignment, and budget for maximum impactWhy lighting design is a mission tool, not just an aesthetic choiceUsing florals, pillows, giveaways, and small details to reinforce brandingWhen to invest in flooring under tents (and when grass is okay)Creative sponsor recognition ideas—like LED cubes and entrance wallsThe most memorable features Opus has designed, including walk-on-water photo opsPractical advice for nonprofits: start by choosing the 1–2 elements guests will remember mostLinks & Resources:https://www.opusrentals.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opusrentals/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/opusrentals/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Opusrentals Connect with Nezhdeh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nezhdeh-parsanj-1a7142a9/ If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review and share it with a fellow fundraiser!

Eric, Dave and Marty breakdown the latest VisionOS beta and some really intriguing patents showing directions Apple could go. Dave never had a hamster or a guinea pig. visionOS 26.3 Beta Release Notes https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-26_3-release-notes Apple Releases First watchOS 26.3, tvoS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Betashttps://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-first-watchos-26-3-tvos-26-3-and-visionos-26-3-betas.2474753/visionOS 26.2 Now Available for Apple Vision Pro Usershttps://www.macobserver.com/news/visionos-26-2-now-available-for-apple-vision-pro-users/ Minor bug fix update for Apple Vision Pro arrives with visionOS 26.2https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/12/12/minor-bug-fix-update-for-apple-vision-pro-arrives-with-visionos-262Is Red Bull's "Immersive" Apple Vision Pro Ski Movie The Future of Action Sports?https://www.powder.com/news/world-of-red-bull-apple-vision-pro-ski-movie Apple Eyes Room-Aware Audio With New Patent Filinghttps://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2000265846925697290Patent: Next-Gen Apple HMD Design Targets Comfort and Customizationhttps://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1999503955785572486 Apple Introduces Next-Gen Gaze Tracking for Future Vision Pro and Smartglasseshttps://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1999932661108801855 Apple Patent Expands Breath Tracking into AR/VR Interfaceshttps://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1999865437509595198 Reinforced Fit: Apple's reveals Modular, Multi-Axis Band Architecture for next-gen Vision Prohttps://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1999476174280376735 High-End Hybrid Sensor Approach could Redefine Apple'svGaming Input Strategyhttps://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1999140661744779334 Grip Aware Pose: Apple's Patent uses Hand Skeletons to Track Hidden Controllershttps://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1999163040906748278 The AR Glasses Race: Meta Ray-Ban at $299 vs Apple Vision Pro at $3,499 — Who Wins the Next Computing Platform?https://fourweekmba.com/the-ar-glasses-race-meta-ray-ban-at-299-vs-apple-vision-pro-at-3499-who-wins-the-next-computing-platform Vision Pro M5 vs. Meta Quest 3S: Two Very Different Takes on Mixed Realityhttps://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/vision-pro-m5-vs-meta-quest-3s/Vision Pro 2 rumors: is the future of Apple's visionOS tech actually smart glasses?https://www.stuff.tv/features/apple-vision-pro-2/ Review: Samsung Galaxy XRhttps://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-xr/Samsung Galaxy XR is getting 3 massive upgrades — Apple Vision Pro should be sweatinghttps://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/3-new-upgrades-are-coming-to-samsung-galaxy-xr-including-one-of-the-vision-pros-best-featuresCan Apple's Vision Pro Turn the Office Into a Metaverse? - A New Reality for Productivity and Presencehttps://www.prnewsblog.com/tech/24709/can-apples-vision-pro-turn-the-office-into-a-metaverse-a-new-reality-for-productivity-and-presence/ Galaxy XR version of personashttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/qW-HaCNuCzAGravitas Threads: Exploring Reddit as a spatial museum in XR (Vision Pro app) Al + Physics Recommendation Enginehttps://www.reddit.com/r/AR_MR_XR/comments/1pn2f72/gravitas_threads_exploring_reddit_as_a_spatial/ APPS Sunglasses - Night Modehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/sunglasses-night-mode/id6756418533 Glassbreakers - good use of control options using different fingers or positionshttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/glassbreakers/id6596780523ReminderFollow the live stream at YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles on Monday nights at 9 PM EST or catch the video later on Youtube or audio on any pod catcher serviceWebsite: ThePodTalk.NetEmail: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com 

Guest: Kathe KojaKathe Koja is an award-winning author known for her groundbreaking Dark Factory trilogy, including the newly released Dark Matter. Her work explores immersive fiction, the collapse of consensus reality, and the psychological impact of living in a world where augmented experience and celebrity culture collide. Koja is a pioneer of narrative experimentation, blending genres and inviting readers to participate in her stories.Website:kathekoja.comdarkfactory.clubSocial Media:instagram.com/kathekojatwitter.com/darkfactoryclubOnline Retailers (Books & Audiobooks):barnesandnoble.com/w/dark-matter-kathe-koja/1146964352barnesandnoble.com/w/dark-factory-kathe-koja/1140472551amazon.com/stores/Kathe-Koja/author/B004N2MO82amazon.com/Dark-Matter-Kathe-Koja/dp/1946154970audible.com/author/Kathe-Koja/B004N2MO82Publisher:meerkatpress.com/category/authors/kathe-kojaGoodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/8125999.Kathe_Koja

Turn Artistic Vision into Real-World Experiences People Can't Stop Talking About with Liz Yilmaz and Mara Driscoll How do you create collaborative art that sparks emotion, builds community, and keeps audiences talking long after the performance ends? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda talks with Mara Driscoll and Elizabeth Yilmaz. They are the visionary producers behind Art Bath, an immersive, interdisciplinary performance salon showcased by Lincoln Center, 92NY, and many other institutions. You'll learn practical strategies for building trust in the creative process, developing meaningful artistic collaborations, and creating immersive art experiences that foster human connection. Their work proves that when artists support artists, everyone rises, which is an essential reminder for creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want to communicate with confidence and purpose. If you're seeking long-lasting creative inspiration and actionable ideas to elevate your next project, this conversation will give you tools to grow, connect, and create with courage. www.artbathnyc.com https://www.instagram.com/artbathnyc/ Mara Driscoll Mara Driscoll is a creative producer, curator, arts administrator, and artist. As Co-Founder and Producer of Art Bath with Elizabeth Yilmaz, she has collaborated with and presented more than 300 artists across disciplines, including leading figures in music, dance, opera, theater, and visual art. Through Art Bath, she has co-curated programs presented by Lincoln Center, 92NY, the Prototype Festival, Fotografiska, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and more. Mara also serves as Program and Advancement Manager for the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA), a global network of 500 performing arts leaders across 60 countries. In this role, she oversees several of ISPA's key initiatives, including the Pitch New Works and Fellowship programs. Before turning her focus to producing, Mara spent years as a professional dancer and choreographer. She is a longtime member of the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and her choreography has been presented by New York Theatre Workshop, The Phillips Collection, and New Chamber Ballet. She holds a degree from New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where she focused on intersections between art, religion, and society.   Liz Yilmaz Elizabeth Yilmaz is a professional dancer, educator, and producer based in New York City. Elizabeth is a former member of Ballet Hispánico and a longtime dancer with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet. She holds a B.A. in Dance from Marymount Manhattan College and completed Harvard Business School's Crossover Into Business program in 2024. As a dedicated dance educator, Elizabeth is on faculty at both The 92nd Street Y (92NY) and the Joffrey Ballet Trainee Program. She is also the co-founder and producer of Art Bath NYC, an immersive, multidisciplinary salon series launched in 2022 with fellow dancer Mara Driscoll. Art Bath brings together musicians, dancers, poets, opera singers, and visual artists to create innovative performance experiences. Notable Art Bath collaborators include the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the Prototype Festival, 92NY, Fotografiska New York, and now Lincoln Center's Festival of Firsts.   Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset It's also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you've been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!** Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | **Affiliate Link

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A sonic explorer connecting the dots between spaced-out abstraction and trippy techno sorties, Shoal has been cruising the scene's hyperspace for the past ten years with his eyes set on a new horizon of musical possibilities, eager to clear the ground for further audacious expeditions in the uncharted nooks and crannies of atmospheric electronics. Combining spacious and layered envelopes with finely textured, FX-soaked membranes of sound and forward-rushing dynamics, Shoal beckons us on the path of fearless time and space traveling through sound. Immersive and uncompromising, his present mix takes us on a bumpy ride across alien-engineered megastructures and subterranean drifts, in search for the unheard ore concealed at the heart of techno's paling mainstream veinstone. 

National museum Te Papa is opening an immersive experience this weekend that takes viewers on a journey into nature. Krystal Gibbens reports.

I interviewed Martijn de Waal about revitalizing civic engagement through immersive art on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at IDFA DocLab in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I interviewed Karim Ben Khelifa about In 36,000 Ways on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at IDFA DocLab in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Here are the 26 episodes and more than 24 hours of coverage from my IDFA DocLab 2025 coverage: #1682: Preview of IDFA DocLab's Selection of "Perception Art" & Immersive Stories #1683: "Feedback VR Antifuturist Musical" Wins Immersive Non-Fiction Award at IDFA DocLab 2025 #1684: Playable Essay “individualism in the dead-internet age” Recaps Enshittification Against Indie Devs #1685: Immersive Liner Notes of Hip-Hop Album "AÜTO/MÖTOR" Uses three.js & HTML 1.0 Aesthetics #1686: 15 Years of Hand-Written Letters about the Internet in "Life Needs Internet 2010–2025" Installation #1687: Text-Based Adventure Theatrical Performance "MILKMAN ZERO: The First Delivery" #1688: Hacking Gamer Hardware and Stereotypes in "Gamer Keyboard Wall Piece #2" #1689: Making Post-Human Babies in "IVF-X" to Catalyze Philosophical Reflections on Reproduction #1690: Asking Philosophical Questions on AI in "The Oracle: Ritual for the Future" with Poetic Immersive Performance #1691: A Call for Human Friction Over AI Slop in "Deep Soup" Participatory Film Based on "Designing Friction" Manifesto #1692: Playful Remixing of Scanned Animal Body Parts in "We Are Dead Animals" #1693: A Survey of the Indie Immersive Dome Community Trends with "The Rift" Directors & 4Pi Productions #1694: Reimagining Amsterdam's Red Light District in "Unimaginable Red" Open World Game #1695: "Another Place" Takes a Liminal Architectural Stroll into Memories of Another Time and Place #1696: Speculative Architecture Meets the Immersive Dome in Sergey Prokofyev's "Eternal Habitat" #1697: Can Immersive Art Revitalize Civic Engagement? Netherlands CIIIC Funds "Shared Reality" Initiative #1698: Immersive Exhibition Lessons Learned from Undershed's First Year with Amy Rose #1699: Announcing "The Institute of Immersive Perservation" with Avinash Changa & His XR Virtual Machine Wizardry #1700: Update on Co-Creating XR Distribution Field Initiative & Toolkits from MIT Open DocLab #1701: Public Art Installation "Nothing to See Here" Uses Perception Art to Challenge Our Notions of Reality #1702: "Coded Black" Creates Experiential Black History by Combining Horror Genres with Open World Exploration #1703: "Reality Looks Back" Uses Quantum Possibility Metaphors & Gaussian Splats to Challenge Notions of Reality #1704: "Lesbian Simulator" is an Interactive VR Narrative Masterclass Balancing Levity, Pride, & Naming of Homophobic Threats #1705: The Art of Designing Emergent Social Dynamics with Ontroerend Goed's "Handle with Care" #1706: Using Immersive Journalism to Document Genocide in Gaza with "Under the Same Sky" #1707: War Journalist Turns to Immersive Art to Shatter Our Numbness Through Feeling. "In 36,000 Ways" is a Revelatory Embodied Poem by Karim Ben Khelifa This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I interviewed Khalil Ashawi, Sami Sultan, & Hail Khalaf about Under the Same Sky on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at IDFA DocLab in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I interviewed Avinash Changa about The Institute of Immersive Perservation on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at IDFA DocLab in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I interviewed Amy Rose about first year of the Undershed at the Watershed on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at IDFA DocLab in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I interviewed Sergey Prokofyev about Eternal Habitat on Monday, November 17, 2025 at IDFA DocLab in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I interviewed Janire Najera & Matthew Wright about The Rift on Monday, November 17, 2025 at IDFA DocLab in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I interviewed Victorine van Alphen about The Oracle: Ritual for the Future on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at IDFA DocLab in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I interviewed Albert Johnson about A Ü T O / M Ö T O R on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at IDFA DocLab in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I interviewed Claudix Vanesix, Cocompi & Aaron Medina about Feedback VR, un musical antifuturista on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at IDFA DocLab in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Here are the 26 episodes and more than 24 hours of coverage from my IDFA DocLab 2025 coverage: #1682: Preview of IDFA DocLab's Selection of "Perception Art" & Immersive Stories #1683: "Feedback VR Antifuturist Musical" Wins Immersive Non-Fiction Award at IDFA DocLab 2025 #1684: Playable Essay “individualism in the dead-internet age” Recaps Enshittification Against Indie Devs #1685: Immersive Liner Notes of Hip-Hop Album "AÜTO/MÖTOR" Uses three.js & HTML 1.0 Aesthetics #1686: 15 Years of Hand-Written Letters about the Internet in "Life Needs Internet 2010–2025" Installation #1687: Text-Based Adventure Theatrical Performance "MILKMAN ZERO: The First Delivery" #1688: Hacking Gamer Hardware and Stereotypes in "Gamer Keyboard Wall Piece #2" #1689: Making Post-Human Babies in "IVF-X" to Catalyze Philosophical Reflections on Reproduction #1690: Asking Philosophical Questions on AI in "The Oracle: Ritual for the Future" with Poetic Immersive Performance #1691: A Call for Human Friction Over AI Slop in "Deep Soup" Participatory Film Based on "Designing Friction" Manifesto #1692: Playful Remixing of Scanned Animal Body Parts in "We Are Dead Animals" #1693: A Survey of the Indie Immersive Dome Community Trends with "The Rift" Directors & 4Pi Productions #1694: Reimagining Amsterdam's Red Light District in "Unimaginable Red" Open World Game #1695: "Another Place" Takes a Liminal Architectural Stroll into Memories of Another Time and Place #1696: Speculative Architecture Meets the Immersive Dome in Sergey Prokofyev's "Eternal Habitat" #1697: Can Immersive Art Revitalize Civic Engagement? Netherlands CIIIC Funds "Shared Reality" Initiative #1698: Immersive Exhibition Lessons Learned from Undershed's First Year with Amy Rose #1699: Announcing "The Institute of Immersive Perservation" with Avinash Changa & His XR Virtual Machine Wizardry #1700: Update on Co-Creating XR Distribution Field Initiative & Toolkits from MIT Open DocLab #1701: Public Art Installation "Nothing to See Here" Uses Perception Art to Challenge Our Notions of Reality #1702: "Coded Black" Creates Experiential Black History by Combining Horror Genres with Open World Exploration #1703: "Reality Looks Back" Uses Quantum Possibility Metaphors & Gaussian Splats to Challenge Notions of Reality #1704: "Lesbian Simulator" is an Interactive VR Narrative Masterclass Balancing Levity, Pride, & Naming of Homophobic Threats #1705: The Art of Designing Emergent Social Dynamics with Ontroerend Goed's "Handle with Care" #1706: Using Immersive Journalism to Document Genocide in Gaza with "Under the Same Sky" #1707: War Journalist Turns to Immersive Art to Shatter Our Numbness Through Feeling. "In 36,000 Ways" is a Revelatory Embodied Poem by Karim Ben Khelifa This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

In this episode of The Create! Podcast, host Kat (Ekaterina Popova) sits down with creative visionary Amy Griffith. Best known for founding the iconic pink Eaton House Studio in the UK, Amy shares the journey behind her latest, soul-stirring project: The Star Seed House in Marrakesh, Morocco. Amy opens up about the massive transition from creating a playful, celebrity-favorite party house in Essex to renovating an ancient, spiritual sanctuary in the heart of the Medina—a project requiring patience, donkeys for transport, and deep trust in the process. This conversation is a masterclass in letting faith be stronger than fear. Amy and Kat discuss the practicalities of funding long-term creative visions, the importance of diversifying income to protect your artistic joy, and how to design spaces that engage all the senses. Whether you are an artist planning a massive installation or an entrepreneur looking to pivot, Amy's intuitive approach to life and business will inspire you to take the leap. In this episode, we cover: From UK to Marrakesh: The serendipitous story of how Amy fell in love with Morocco and decided to build her second immersive art installation there. The Star Seed House: Renovating a centuries-old property without cars, learning local craftsmanship, and honoring the "soul" of a building. Faith vs. Fear: How to navigate the anxiety of big, expensive creative projects and why Amy painted "Let your faith be stronger than your fear" on her walls. Creative Process & Neuroscience: Amy discusses her photographic memory, sensory filing system, and how she visualizes spaces before they exist. Financial Sustainability for Artists: The importance of having non-creative income streams to relieve pressure on your art practice. Slowing Down: What living in the Medina has taught Amy about patience, devotion, and the spiritual side of creativity. Guest Bio: Amy Griffith is an artist, creative director, and the founder of Eaton House Studio, a world-renowned, pink-hued art installation and location hire in the UK. Most recently, she founded the Star Seed House in Marrakesh, Morocco, a spiritual sanctuary and immersive design project. Amy is known for her intuitive design process, creating spaces that are not just visually stunning but emotionally resonant. She is currently launching a curated shop in Marrakesh featuring vintage caftans and natural perfumes. Connect with Amy Griffith: Website: Eaton House Studio Instagram: @eatonhousestudio Resources & Links Mentioned: Create! Magazine on Substack: Subscribe for fresh articles, art tips, and insights at createmagazine.substack.com Call for Art: Apply to our latest open calls, exhibitions, and publishing opportunities at createmagazine.co/call-for-art Create! U: Explore our online learning platform for artists at createu.co Support the Podcast: If this episode lit you up, please share it with a friend! We would also be so grateful if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts to help more artists find the show. Website: createmagazine.co Instagram: @createmagazine

Step inside the world where music brings characters, creatures, and entire universes to life. In this episode, we sit down with Trevor Hoffmann, a celebrated video game and children's animation composer whose diverse musical upbringing—spanning classical piano, church music, orchestral composition, Southern gospel, indie touring, and EDM ghost writing—shapes his unmistakable sound.Trevor has composed for major animated series including Lego Friends, My Little Pony, Bossy Bear, Strawberry Shortcake, and the award-winning Deepa & Anoop (winner of Best Music at the 2023 Kidscreen Awards). As a prolific song producer, he has collaborated with Disney, Netflix, HBO, Nickelodeon, Wildbrain, and Fremantle, producing more than 400 songs for artists and television.Join us as we explore Trevor's creative process, the evolving landscape of video game and animation music, the business of composing for major studios, and how he blends emotion, storytelling, and technical precision to craft unforgettable soundscapes.

Insights from Avi Aflalo, CEO of Simplex Mapping SolutionsIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge interviews Avi Aflalo, CEO and Co-Founder of Simplex Mapping Solutions Ltd., to explore how advanced 3D immersive mapping is reshaping real estate development, design, planning, and sales. Drawing from his background as a marathon runner, Avi explains how endurance, preparation, and vision fuel innovation—and how Simplex 3D is helping developers, architects, municipalities, and buyers make smarter, faster, and more confident decisions. This article breaks down the key themes, insights, and practical takeaways from their discussion.How Simplex 3D Is Reimagining the Built WorldAvi begins by sharing how marathon running prepared him for entrepreneurship—highlighting the importance of preparation, consistency, and long-term focus. That same mindset drives the vision behind Simplex 3D, a platform offering hyper-realistic, data-rich, immersive environments where users can explore entire neighborhoods before construction begins. Avi explains how Simplex 3D combines visual accuracy with powerful decision-support tools—like pricing insights, zoning analytics, air rights evaluation, mortgage estimates, and sunlight analysis—giving developers, architects, and municipalities a single source of truth for planning.He also details why 3D visualization is becoming essential in real estate, noting that traditional spreadsheets, 2D renderings, and static floor plans fail to communicate the full picture. Immersive 3D creates emotional engagement for buyers, reduces uncertainty, enhances design accuracy, and speeds up collaboration across planning teams and municipal stakeholders. With over 150 municipalities using the platform in Israel, Simplex 3D is already proving how unified visual systems dramatically accelerate approvals and improve transparency.Avi discusses real-world applications across the entire real estate lifecycle—from acquisition and planning to architectural design and sales. Developers can make faster land decisions, architects can design within real-world contexts, city officials can evaluate proposals collaboratively, and brokers can use 3D models to close multimillion-dollar deals on the spot by instantly showing future views or development impacts. He also shares Simplex 3D's rapid global expansion into the U.S. and Europe and outlines how professionals can get started with demos, consultations, and custom-built models through www.simplex3d.com.About Avi AflaloAvi Aflalo is the CEO and Co-Founder of Simplex Mapping Solutions Ltd. With a background in marathon running and a passion for innovation, Avi leads the global expansion of Simplex 3D's immersive mapping technology. Connect with Avi on LinkedIn: https://il.linkedin.com/in/avi-aflalo-15249110About Simplex 3DSimplex Mapping Solutions is a global leader in 3D immersive mapping technology, offering data-rich visualization tools that transform how developers, architects, municipalities, and buyers interact with real estate projects. Learn more at: www.simplex3d.comLinks Mentioned in This EpisodeSimplex 3D Website: https://www.simplex3d.comAvi Aflalo LinkedIn:

This immersive labyrinth is a guided journey of reflection offered by people of all ages in the Westminster family. These gentle meditations help newcomers and seasoned labyrinth walkers alike engage with this sacred practice during this sacred season. Whether you listen while walking, sitting, or simply pausing for a moment of stillness, may this space be for renewal and grace.

The state's new home for tens of thousands of historical artifacts will soon open to the public. The Montana Heritage Center is decades in the making, and features art galleries, a research center and interactive exhibits – including a simulated mine shaft. Montana Public Radio's Shaylee Ragar joined a preview tour and has more.

What happens when a wilderness guide, therapist, and seasoned mentor decides that traditional treatment programs no longer fit the needs of young adults? In this episode, Will speaks with Andrew "Chappy" Chapman, an innovator who has blended decades of guiding, wilderness therapy work, and young adult mentoring into something entirely new: Belay Life's one-to-one immersive adventure model. Chappy traces his path from SUWS of Idaho to the early days of True North Wilderness Program and later to New Summit Academy in Costa Rica, each step shaping his understanding of how young adults learn, struggle, and change. When the pandemic disrupted his college mentoring work, a single student invitation to Hawai'i became the catalyst for creating a more individualized, adventure-based alternative. Chappy explains how one of his earliest clients described Belay Life as "the anti-program program," capturing its fully customized structure, privilege-from-day-one design, and emphasis on intentional daily living. Will and Chappy explore who this immersive model is best suited for, how it overlaps with but stands apart from wilderness therapy, and why families and young adults are increasingly seeking personalized, experiential approaches to growth. Belay Life website is https://belaylife.com/ This podcast is supported by White Mountain Adventure Institute (wmai.org), offering adventure inspired retreats for men.  

Willam and Wes discuss the privacy implications of smart glasses with cameras, the misreported death of iPhone Air 2, and watching jets take off from the USS Nimitz in Apple Vision Pro on this week's AppleInsider Podcast. The bonus topic for paid subscribers covers everyday carry and the tech replacing it.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:NordStellar: go to nordstellar.com/appleinsider by December 10, 2025, and use coupon code blackfriday20 to get a 20% discountCleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/AppleInsiderPodcastLinks from the Show:Passports on iPhone arrive with new Digital ID featureLimited edition knitted iPhone Pocket launched by Apple and Japanese fashion houseWhy camera-equipped smart glasses are already a privacy disasterMoving Apple Fitness+ over to Health is part of Apple's 2026 AI planiPhone Air 2 won't be out in 2026, claims questionable reportLeaker backtracks: iPhone Air not canceled, is getting two cameras insteadYou can now buy Sony's VR controllers for the Apple Vision ProStreaming live sports to Apple Vision Pro is a pipe dream a startup cannot easily solveLaunch in an F-18 from the USS Nimitz in the new Apple Vision Pro immersive experienceBentel Studio - Untitled Folder WalletSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - iPhone Socks (11:01) - Smart glasses and privacy (25:17) - Apple Fitness+ moving to Health+ (33:52) - iPhone Air 2 (43:35) - USS Nimitz in Immersive Video ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

IDFA DocLab is the immersive selection of non-fiction digital and immersive stories that is a part of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), and they're having their 19th selection this year. DocLab founder Caspar Sonnen has been doing an amazing job of tracking the frontiers of new forms of digital, interactive, and immersive storytelling since 2007, and he joined me along with his co-curator Nina van Doren to talk about the ten pieces within the DocLab Competition for Immersive Non-Fiction as well as the nine pieces within the DocLab Competition for Digital Storytelling as well as portions of their DocLab Spotlight as well as the DocLab at the Planetarium: Down to Earth program, DocLab Playroom prototype sessions as well as the DocLab R&D Summit. In trying to describe the types of immersive art and storytelling works that DocLab curates, then they have started to use the term "Perception Art" in order to describe the types of pieces and work that they're featuring. This year's theme is "Off the Internet," which speaks to both the types of works that critique and analyze the impacts of online culture on our lives, but also taking projects that were born on the Internet and giving them an IRL physical installation art context to view them. I'll be on site seeing the selection of works and also be interviewing various artists who are on the frontiers of experimentation for these new forms of "perception art." This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

We talk about why immersive experiences are so energizing and interesting. We also explore how we can know ourselves better by considering what the algorithm reflects back to us about our interests, and we talk about the satisfaction of clearing clutter. Resources & links related to this episode: Masquerade Viola's Room Life in Five Senses Titanic Virtual Experience Since You Asked with Lori Gottlieb and Gretchen Rubin Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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